Jaylee
20th-century coinage from Jay + Lee.
Every Jaylee since 1981 — 8,601 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaylee
Jaylee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,302 in 2025 with 171 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 8,601 American babies have been named Jaylee. Its peak came in 2012, when 513 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaylee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | #1,302 | — | — |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,287 | — | — |
| 2023 | 203 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2022 | 247 | #1,036 | 6 | #11,485 |
| 2021 | 265 | #981 | — | — |
| 2020 | 282 | #919 | 9 | #8,358 |
| 2019 | 308 | #870 | — | — |
| 2018 | 276 | #959 | 7 | #10,120 |
| 2017 | 321 | #848 | 7 | #10,163 |
| 2016 | 359 | #793 | 7 | #10,138 |
| 2015 | 378 | #746 | 5 | #12,933 |
| 2014 | 403 | #701 | — | — |
| 2013 | 436 | #653 | — | — |
| 2012 | 505 | #581 | 8 | #9,235 |
| 2011 | 491 | #589 | 7 | #10,104 |
| 2010 | 481 | #613 | 7 | #10,141 |
| 2009 | 493 | #613 | 13 | #6,599 |
| 2008 | 437 | #692 | — | — |
| 2007 | 352 | #817 | 6 | #11,552 |
| 2006 | 332 | #820 | 5 | #12,883 |
| 2005 | 307 | #831 | — | — |
| 2004 | 261 | #925 | 11 | #6,728 |
| 2003 | 199 | #1,107 | 11 | #6,453 |
| 2002 | 183 | #1,136 | 13 | #5,542 |
| 2001 | 141 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,847 | — | — |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,139 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,618 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaylee mean?
20th-century coinage from Jay + Lee.
How popular is the name Jaylee in 2025?
Jaylee ranked #1,302 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 171 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaylee?
8,601 babies have been named Jaylee in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaylee most popular?
Jaylee peaked in 2012, when 513 newborns received the name.
Is Jaylee a boy or girl name?
Jaylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaylee rising or falling?
Jaylee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.